Emily Dickinson's Life and Poetry in Tony Award-Winning The Belle of Amherst
Actors Forum Theatre (10655 Magnolia Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91601)
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The last date listed for The Belle of Amherst was Sunday October 26, 2008 / 2:00pm.
15 Goldstar Member Reviews
John Boland.
Personally, if you love the poetry of Emily Dickenson, and who doesn't, you'll love this play. I don't want to tell you that you'll be totally "enthralled" by every moment of the play---it became, for me, a bit tedious for short periods. But, what or who in this world doesn't? The actress is VERY good! I did have some difficulty in understanding EVERY word---especially when she was saying one of Emily's poems---I wish she would enunciate the poems just a bit clearer at the end of sentences. Small children might "squirm" but teenagers would appreciate the play. The actress received a well-deserved and enthusiastic standing ovation at the end. And, when I arrived home, I ordered a "Complete Poems" from amazon. Go see it!Written on Sep 29 2008
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Jessica
Dean
Emily Dickenson invites us into her parlor and her confidence in this story of a reclusive llive well lived. Full of good cheer and insights, this presentation in such an intimate theater is quite worthwhile.... and at a bargain price.Written on Sep 15 2008
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Annette
Great script perfectly performed by a great actress. I was amazed at her ability to retain 2 hours of monologue without any cues. She was so convincing as Emily Dickinson.Written on Sep 29 2008
I came home and read every Emily Dickinson poem I had in my library.
This was a wonderful evening, shared by too few in the audience. It deserved a better turn-out.
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Quotes & Highlights
- “An intrepid exploration of the heart, mind and soul” --Time magazine
- “Emily Dickinson’s private life, thoughts and dreams and her poetic genius have been strikingly and movingly captured by William Luce…” --The New York Post
- "Under the deft direction of Tony Sears, actor Kate Randolph Burns gives us a rich, multilayered Dickinson... GO!" --LA Weekly
- "Kate Randolph Burns is fantastic..." --Accessibly Live Off-Line
- "Triumphantly played with riveting focus and infectious charm by Kate Randolph Burns...a must-see for seasoned theatregoers." --Tolucan Times
Description
The Belle of Amherst is "a love affair with language, a celebration of all that is beautiful and poignant in life," said playwright William Luce. The play tells the story of Emily Dickinson, the 19th-century American poet whose work and talents were never recognized while she was living. In an intimate setting, through dialogue with the audience and reenactments of interactions with 15 different "characters" from the poet's past, the audience learns what made her "tick," what inspired her poetry and the inner workings of her mind and heart.
By William Luce
Directed by Tony Sears
Performed by Kate Randolph Burns
William Luce (playwright) is an Oregon writer whose work for Broadway is legendary. His hit Barrymore won Christopher Plummer the 1997 Best Actor Tony Award for his portrayal of John Barrymore. Other credits include Lillian, starring Zoe Caldwell as Lillian Hellman, and The Last Flapper with Piper Laurie as Zelda Fitzgerald. The Belle of Amherst first thrilled New York and London audiences in 1976, starring Julie Harris and directed by Charles Nelson Reilly. Harris won her fifth Tony Award in the role; for the PBS filming of Belle, she earned an Emmy nomination and two Christopher Awards. A recording of the play received a Grammy Award. Julie Harris also starred in Luce’s Bronte and his play about writer Isak Dinesen, Lucifer’s Child. William Luce wrote the CBS movie "The Last Days of Patton," starring George C. Scott, and the book for the musical Sayonara, based on James Michener’s novel.